return fire

noun

: the firing of a weapon to counter a shooter's shot
The suspect started shooting and was wounded by the return fire of the police.

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Two more shots came as the SUV drove through the 7100 block of West National Avenue, prompting officers to return fire while pursuing westbound. Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Deputies did not return fire, and no injuries were reported. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025 The deputy tried to take cover and retrieve his rifle to return fire. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 Police said the suspects fired into the home, prompting the homeowners to return fire, killing both men. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for return fire

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“Return fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20fire. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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